Dementia Care in Minneapolis, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Minneapolis, MN: the local picture

4,831

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

48,538

residents 65 or older (11% of Minneapolis)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Hennepin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Minneapolis has about 4,831 residents aged 85 or older among 48,538 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Hennepin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Minneapolis residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Minneapolis compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Minneapolis	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	18%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,598	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Minneapolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Golden Valley, MN	4.8 mi	4,936	940
St. Louis Park, MN	4.8 mi	8,360	1,371
Falcon Heights, MN	4.9 mi	789	71
Robbinsdale, MN	5.2 mi	2,508	476
St. Anthony, MN	5.3 mi	2,338	451
Columbia Heights, MN	6.0 mi	3,201	660

Nursing homes near Minneapolis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Benedictine Health Center Of Minneapolis	Minneapolis, MN	0.2 mi	3 of 5	90	(612) 879-2811
The Estates At Chateau LLC	Minneapolis, MN	0.3 mi	2 of 5	69	(612) 874-1603
Andrew Residence	Minneapolis, MN	0.6 mi	2 of 5	212	(612) 333-0111
Southside Care Center	Minneapolis, MN	1.2 mi	1 of 5	17	(612) 872-4233
Redeemer Health Care Center	Minneapolis, MN	1.5 mi	5 of 5	119	(612) 827-2555
Birchwood Care Home	Minneapolis, MN	1.5 mi	5 of 5	60	(612) 823-7286

Hospices serving Minneapolis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grace Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	1.8 mi	(612) 238-0034
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	1.9 mi	(651) 635-9173
Intrepid USA Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	2.5 mi	(651) 633-6404
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	3.4 mi	(612) 721-2491

Straight-line miles from the center of Minneapolis. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Minneapolis

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,800 monthly median income of Minneapolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Minneapolis: common questions

What nursing homes are near Minneapolis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Benedictine Health Center Of Minneapolis in Minneapolis (0.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Estates At Chateau LLC in Minneapolis (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Andrew Residence in Minneapolis (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Minneapolis?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,800 monthly median income of Minneapolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

More near Minneapolis

More senior care near Minneapolis

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Minneapolis

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Minneapolis, MN